Donald (VIC) horses tips & previews

15 Nov, 2:02 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Donald (VIC), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Sun 15 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Today's meetingsDonald (VIC)Change

Race 4 — Mallee Landscapes (Bm66) 2200m · jumps Sun 15 Nov, 3:10 pm AEDT

Race notes

3yo+,BM66,BM66 HCP,Benchmark 66
SOFT5
Overcast
9 runners

Shortest win price

She's Stargazing (6)

3.10

Most career wins

Lightning Express

6-1-5 from 33 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

9Circa

Offmidfield

5Kilna
1Interjection

Midfield

3Lightning Express

Offpace

4Mickio

Onpace

2Catani Gardens
6She's Stargazing
7Mozu Marcassin

Leader

8Julep

Interjection · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
Catani Gardens · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 53% better than Career Avg.
Lightning Express · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 45% better than Career Avg.
Mickio · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 48% lower than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1InterjectionJ: Tom Madden·T: Simon Ryan461kg3 5 8 6 1427: 3-3-4$5.00$1.85

Career

27: 3-3-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-0
Second-up
4: 1-1-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-1
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
2: 1-0-1
Going Good
18: 3-3-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
8: 0-0-1

Last starts

14Flemington2000m3 Nov 2026 · BM80 · GOOD48.18L
6Geelong1700m21 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM70 HCP · GOOD42.42L
8Coleraine1300m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD34.96L
5Randwick Kensington1550m29 July 2026 · 3UP CG&E BM72 HCP · SOFT53.6L
3Warwick Farm1400m15 July 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.3L
8Rosehill1400m4 July 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT64.1L
6Randwick1400m20 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT53.9L
9Randwick1400m6 June 2026 · 3UP BM78 HCP · SOFT53.2L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 88%
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 4kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

Ridden back and never a factor at Flemington. Backmarker who needs speed on and luck. Has his first look at 2200m here. Well into preparation now, can fill the minors here.

ILB

Started at $81.00 and average performance when 14th last start at Flemington but taking on easier opposition. Likely to get back. Will have to carry more weight. Place best.

Finished 14th, beaten a fair way two weeks ago at Flemington upped to 1m2f; has shown signs of promise here and there and looks like a player.

RSIS

Odds of 80/1 and was ordinary when 14th last run at Flemington but will find this grade more suitable. Gets back and needs luck.

2Catani GardensJ: Neil Farley·T: Andrew Bobbin760.5kg8 5 4 11 1213: 3-0-1$14.00$3.40

Career

13: 3-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
6: 2-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 1-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
3: 1-0-0
Distance 2000m
4: 1-0-0
Distance 2025m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 2-0-1

Last starts

12Hamilton2200m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT510.13L
11Coleraine1800m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP HCP · GOOD37.82L
4Warrnambool2400m26 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)23L
5Naracoorte2000m8 Feb 2026 · BM78 HCP · GOOD44.89L
8Bendigo1000m13 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial7L
8Mornington1600m2 Nov 2025 · HCP · GOOD13.2L
3Moonee Valley2040m9 Aug 2025 · 3yo+ · SOFT61.3L
7Flemington2000m2 Aug 2025 · BM78 HCP · GOOD45.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 53% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Neil Farley 62% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -58% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Neil Farley winning at 45% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out

Comments

AAP

Freshened. Ridden cold and never in the picture at Hamilton second-up. First time around Donald. Hard to make a case.

ILB

Gave away some ground when 12th last time at Hamilton but stepping down to a lower level. Displays good tactical speed. Likes the cut in the ground. Potential to run into a place.

Finished towards the rear of 13 five weeks ago (Hamilton) upped to this distance; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fourth career win); a leading contender.

RSIS

Weakened to finish 12th last start at Hamilton but competing in a lower grade. Will be positive in the run early. Has to cope with a weight increase.

3Lightning ExpressJ: Jack Hill·T: Aaron Purcell359.5kg2 10 7 6 933: 6-1-5$6.50$2.20

Career

33: 6-1-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-2
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Warrnambool
2: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1620m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
24: 5-1-4
Going Soft
8: 0-0-1
Going Unknown
1: 1-0-0

Last starts

9Mortlake2000m31 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT510.95L
6Hamilton1600m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT53.5L
7Warrnambool1400m21 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.43L
10Sandown2400m25 Feb 2026 · 3UP BM74 HCP · SOFT55.1L
2Ararat2200m8 Feb 2026 · BM70 · GOOD41L
5Mount Gambier2062m25 Jan 2026 · Benchmark 78 · GOOD42.4L
7Warrnambool1700m11 Jan 2026 · 3UP BM78 HCP · GOOD34.3L
5Penshurst2000m22 Nov 2025 · BM78 HCP · GOOD32.1L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 45% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Jack Hill 51% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -24% POT in their L100 Races
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 4.5kg now

Comments

AAP

Failed to threaten at Mortlake. One for multiples.

ILB

Was $13.00 and tailed off to finish 9th last start at Mortlake. Can show a better performance this time and facing weaker opposition. Up in weight. Definite winning chance.

Last of nine over 1m2f at Mortlake (handicap) last month; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others more likely.

RSIS

At 12/1 was well beaten when 9th last run at Mortlake. Can show a better performance this time and up against a less challenging field. Up in weight. Can win this.

4MickioJ: John Allen·T: M J Enright259kg6 3 6 1 529: 4-3-4$4.00$1.55

Career

29: 4-3-4

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
6: 0-0-1
Second-up
5: 1-1-1
Third-up
4: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Geelong
3: 1-0-0
Track Warrnambool
1: 0-1-0
Track Donald
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
7: 0-0-1
Distance 1624m
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 0-1-2
Going Good
19: 4-2-2

Last starts

5Mornington2400m1 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.15L
1Echuca2100m19 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-4.25
6Seymour2046m10 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT54.2L
3Tatura1980m7 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT71.5L
6Warracknabeal2000m15 Aug 2026 · 3UP BM56 HCP · SOFT61.4L
4Echuca1600m24 July 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY93.5L
8Bendigo1600m13 June 2026 · BM70 HCP · SOFT57.5L
3Bendigo1600m29 May 2026 · 2UP BM62 HCP · GOOD43.2L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 48% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 48% in L100 rides
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Donkey-licked them at Echuca two back. Not disgraced at Mornington at $5. Placed only other time here. Makes a strong case in this company.

ILB

Started at $5.00 and came in 5th last time at Mornington. Should improve here and drawn nicely. Expect support.

Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Mornington (beaten just over 3l) upped to 1m4f two weeks ago; this looks a decent race so is passed over.

RSIS

Started at 4/1 and ran 5th last start at Mornington. Capable of bouncing back and gets a favourable stall. Should go well.

5KilnaJ: Cian Macredmond·T: P A Preusker858.5kg4 8 3 11 29: 2-2-1$15.00$3.60

Career

9: 2-2-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
5: 1-0-1
Second-up
3: 1-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
3: 0-1-1
Track Sunshine Coast
3: 2-0-0
Distance 1350m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
6: 2-1-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Warrnambool1700m29 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD40.46L
11Horsham1800m18 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD324.02L
3Halidon1200m27 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)12.5L
8Doomben1600m28 May 2025 · BM68 HCP · GOOD47L
4Deagon1200m13 May 2025 · Barrier Trial2.8L
1Sunshine Coast1600m9 Feb 2025 · GOOD4-3
1Sunshine Coast1400m17 Jan 2025 · GOOD4-0.8
2Ipswich1700m30 May 2024 · SOFT60.1L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 68%
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 83%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 67% POT in L100 Runners
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 7%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Lightly campaigned 6-year-old. Picked up strongly from back half at Warrnambool at double-figure odds. Can challenge again.

ILB

Close up last run at Warrnambool but racing in stronger company. Has good finishing speed. Modest contender.

Lightly raced for age; unfancied when going close over 1m½f at Warrnambool (handicap) last month; possibilities.

RSIS

Just shy of the win last time at Warrnambool but up in grade. Has good finishing pace.

6She's StargazingJ: Linda Meech·T: P Kearney557kg5 3 7 11 29: 2-1-0$3.10$1.36

Career

9: 2-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Horsham
1: 0-0-0
Track Coleraine
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
8: 2-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Kilmore2012m30 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT51.25L
11Ballarat1400m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD44.58L
7Coleraine1300m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD34.56L
3Seymour1000m11 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.3L
5Horsham2100m27 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD35.4L
1Swan Hill1600m12 Apr 2026 · BM56 · GOOD3-0.3
14Morphettville1600m28 Mar 2026 · 3yo · GOOD47.6L
1Kilmore1450m6 Mar 2026 · 3YF MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.5

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

On speed, had enough in the tank for the minors 3yo+ (Bm62) at Kilmore. Usually prominent. Key contender.

ILB

Placed 2nd last time at Kilmore. Will be positive in the run early. Minor claims.

Ran encouragingly when just over 1l second two weeks ago (Kilmore) upped to 1m2f; easy to see her making an impression.

RSIS

Honest race when 2nd last run at Kilmore. Has plenty of early pace.

7Mozu MarcassinJ: Eoin Walsh·T: Matthew Cumani155.5kg2 5 9 7 833: 3-6-2$8.00$2.50

Career

33: 3-6-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
5: 1-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
6: 0-0-0
Going Good
26: 2-6-2
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 1-0-0

Last starts

8Kilmore2012m30 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT57.46L
7Geelong1765m7 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT513.21L
9Horsham2100m27 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD39.75L
5Cranbourne2060m10 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT63.1L
2Ballarat2042m20 Mar 2026 · 0 - 62 · GOOD30.3L
6Pakenham2000m6 Mar 2026 · 0-66 · GOOD44L
2Cranbourne2600m13 Feb 2026 · 3UP BM74 HCP · GOOD31.3L
2Cranbourne2060m30 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD31.5L

Insights

Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Ridden cold and never in the picture at Kilmore when second-up. Fitter for those two runs and improvement on the cards. Sharper now, capable of making an impact.

ILB

Jumped at $14.00 and below par when 8th last time at Kilmore but will appreciate a good draw. Eoin Walsh takes the reins today. Has plenty of early speed. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.

Beaten 7l into eighth at Kilmore last month (behind She's Stargazing) upped to 1m2f; a few rivals look in good form so looks risky.

RSIS

Was 13/1 and clearly outclassed when 8th last start at Kilmore but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Won't be far away during the run. Watch the betting.

8JulepJ: Dean Yendall·T: Taige Weir954.5kg2 7 2 1 111: 2-3-0$8.00$2.50

Career

11: 2-3-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-1-0
Track St Arnaud
1: 1-0-0
Track Mildura
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-2-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-1-0

Last starts

1Mortlake2000m31 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT5-1.5
1St Arnaud2000m24 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD3-0.75
2Avoca1860m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD31.25L
7Echuca2112m19 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.15L
2Mildura2008m5 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT62.8L
5Warracknabeal1600m29 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.6L
6Ballarat Synthetic1500m11 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC10.2L
2Swan Hill1600m28 July 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT50.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 15% better than Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 201%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately

Comments

AAP

Racing in fine order. Toughed it out on the pace at Mortlake at $8. Pace influence. Again holds plenty of aces.

ILB

Stormed home to win last time at Mortlake but challenged by a tougher grade. Won last 2 on the trot and will appreciate the drop in weight. Not in this.

Has displayed improved form on last two starts and goes for a hat-trick today; won a handicap by 1½l at Mortlake last month; runs for only the second time in a handicap; despite that Mortlake success, easy enough to take on.

RSIS

Flew home to win last time at Mortlake but competing at a higher grade. Made it 2 wins in a row and will benefit with the weight drop.

9CircaJ: Jade Smith·T: Ms A Blackburn654kg10 5 7 5 946: 2-1-3$51.00$6.50

Career

46: 2-1-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Coleraine
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2050m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2112m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
22: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
9: 1-1-1
Going Soft
15: 1-0-1

Last starts

9Echuca2100m19 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.33L
5Manangatang2000m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD35.4L
7Swan Hill2400m22 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.4L
5Hamilton2200m14 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM56 HCP · SOFT63.5L
10Murtoa2050m25 July 2026 · 0 - 56 · SOFT719L
4Coleraine2250m19 July 2026 · BM56 HWGT · SOFT55L
4Donald2218m11 July 2026 · 2UP BM56 HCP · HEAVY81.7L
11Mount Gambier1800m10 June 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY915.3L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 36%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 47% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 27 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep

Comments

AAP

Long losing streak. Never sighted at Echuca. Needs to lift to figure. On trust.

ILB

Started at $26.00 and mediocre performance when 9th last start at Echuca and competing at a higher level of competition. Gets back and needs luck. Large claim helps. Not threatening these.

Has struggled to factor since winning a handicap at Stony Creek last December; no impression when ninth of 13 at Echuca over 1m2½f (handicap) four weeks ago 7l behind Mickio; meeting some horses in good form and not one to rely on.

RSIS

At 25/1 well beaten when 9th last time at Echuca and competing in a higher grade. Likely to get back. Jade Smith provides some weight relief.

Odds correct as at Sun 15 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sat 12 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races